Editor’s Note: This article originally published in out sister publication, Wide-format Impressions. To read the full coverage of the Mimaki textile printing event, click here.

Mimaki USA’s Digital Textile Microfactory event, held on Oct. 30, 2024 at the company’s Los Angeles, California-area technical center, provided attendees with an expansive view of digital textile printing as it stands today. The event featured a strong roster of industry experts who are working to refine, strengthen, and simplify the process.

Key Takeaways from Mimaki Event

• Digital as the New Standard: Mimaki USA’s Digital Textile Microfactory event emphasized that digital printing has grown in popularity in textile printing. Mimaki’s senior manager, Timothy Mitchell, suggested during the event that textile printing has changed and digital is the future.
• Key Panel Discussions: The event featured expert-led panels covering dye-sublimation printing and direct pigment printing. These sessions highlighted the complexities and innovations in high-volume dye-sub production and Mimaki’s TRAPIS system, respectively.
• Comprehensive Industry Insights: Additional sessions provided a deep dive into addressing prepress, materials and production machines, and finishing.